“No other automobile line has accomplished so much, so soon.”

The 1986 Acura Legend Touring Sedan was the top-of-the-line vehicle available from the then brand-new Acura brand and the first Honda product made with a six-cylinder engine.

I have always said that Honda is an engine company, and the Legend’s C25A 151 bhp 2.5 liter/152 ci fuel-injected 24-valve SOHC V6 was an interesting one, with a 90-degree V-angle to the crankshaft. Mileage with the standard five-speed manual transmission was decent—20 city/25 highway by the day’s standards (18/23 by 2025 measures). An 18-gallon gas tank gave the Legend a 330 to 365 mile range with a 10% fuel reserve. With that same five-speed manual, 0-60 mph came in a little under nine seconds in the 3,078-pound car.

The Acura Legend Touring Sedan’s base price was $19,898—about $59,300 in 2025 dollars, which is almost exactly what a 2025 Acura TLX Type S costs. Standard exterior and mechanical equipment included halogen headlamps, tinted glass, a power tilt/slide sunroof, power steering, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, and Michelin MXV 205/60R15 radial tires (a size still readily available) on 15-inch light alloy wheels. Inside, reclining front bucket seats, a power driver’s seat, air conditioning, power folding mirrors, remote locking/keyless entry, an information system that could monitor maintenance intervals, fluid levels, and fuel economy, and a driver’s side air bag were also included. Audio was provided with an AM/FM multiplex, electronically tuned cassette radio with a 7-band programmable graphic equalizer, four speakers, dual-diversity antennas, and remote controls. The Legend was well-equipped—the only factory option available was a four-speed automatic transmission.

The View From 2025

I don’t see a lot of Legends come up for sale in either the Hemmings Motor News classifieds or on eBay Motors, but you do see a reasonable amount on Bring a Trailer. First-generation Legends have a small but avid following (with decent online support), and I find that they stand out when I see them.

Make mine Blade Silver Metallic, please.

I have also written about the related 1987 Sterling 825 sedan.

Last updated September 2025.

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